Figure 5 have influences ranging from Buzzcocks and The Jam to Love and Shack. FIGURE 5 are literally pogo-ing their way into the big time. Like a thunderous, smashing, vintage classic their limited edition debut vinyl 'Nitty Gritty' hit the top 20 of the UK indie chart in September and is already a collector's item. Vocalist Neil Donaldson, lead guitarist Martin Keith, rhythm guitarist Gerard Espie, bassist Graham Gordon and drummer Brian Calderwood formed FIGURE 5 in 2005. Armed with 1960's haircuts, great pop sensibilities, and a passion for psyched up garage punk they proceeded to infuse a heavy dose of contagious guitar riffs into the thriving Glaswegian live scene. Snapped up by EMI Music Publishing in spring 2007, the band went on to support the likes of The Fratellis, The Enemy, Ocean Colour Scene and Kula Shaker, adding each band to their growing group of fans along the way. Triumphant sets at T in The Park, Rockness and Belladrum summer festivals ensured that their star continued to rise throughout 2007, a fact acknowledged by Xfm who invited FIGURE 5 to play their annual end of year Winter Wonderland charity show in Glasgow - alongside Stereophonics and The Twang. Their debut album, due in the summer, is sure to cement their place as one of the most exciting new bands in 2008.